Job Description

ABOUT ASHBRIDGE:

Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery offers an exceptional Early Years' experience in a unique environment where babies, toddlers and pre-school children flourish. A nurturing and attachment led approach allows all children to feel secure in our outstanding setting which values all of the families, children and team members. Ashbridge has been established for over 25 years and has 4 sites within Lancashire. We have gained an unparalleled reputation for expertise and experience in early years childcare and education.

Maxy Farm nursery is our newest setting and offers a unique Early Years experience for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. The vision for children and families at Maxy Farm has been to create a vibrant environment were seamless early learning both inside and outdoors promotes investigation and creative thinking. Building on the Ashbridge ethos children develop their independence, meet challenges with confidence and learn to take risks in a secure and atmosphere. Our site includes an outdoor kitchen garden, bespoke sensory room, 'atelier' art studio, adventure play areas, library, and expansive outdoor grounds including a forest area which will be led by the successful applicant.

The people, above all else, are central to making Ashbridge a special place for children because we all work together towards the same goals. We have created a friendly, family atmosphere where every child and team member is uniquely valued and nurtured for.

THE FOREST LEAD ROLE:

Due to the ongoing growth and development of the organisation, Ashbridge Nursery at Maxy Farm has a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Forest Leader. Each of our truly individual sites has an Outdoor Lead to develop and embed our ethos of Outdoor learning and exploration for all of our children.

We are inviting experienced practitioners with a level 3 qualification in Forest School Leader to join our high quality, dynamic and progressive Outdoor Lead team.

If you are looking for a career that will give you lasting satisfaction and the opportunities for development then please apply below.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AS A FOREST LEAD?

You will be responsible for planning and carrying out exciting forest sessions that inspire our children aged 2-4 years old. These sessions should support play, exploration and supported risk taking, for the holistic development of each child.

You will be liaising with the Early Years Forest School Leader, to share good practice and ideas.

To be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the forest school area at Maxy Farm

To ensure effective communication with the Nursery Management Team, outside agencies and other relevant parties to the staff team within the nursery setting

For an idea of the exciting things we get up to, check out https://www.instagram.com/ashbridgeoutdoors/?hl=en-gb

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

An experienced Forest School Lead with at least 1 year in a post of a similar nature Level 3 Forest School Lead qualification (or equivalent) with supportive First Aid Strong communication skills - both written and verbal Ability to use initiative to inspire children A passionate, nurturing and creative approach A love of the outdoors! Proven outdoor creative lead experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery;

actively promote policies, procedures and practices to safeguard the welfare of children is a strong, secure and sustainable organisation is committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and practice
This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed, the cost of which to be met by the applicant. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings. A copy of our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy is available upon request.

All posts are dependent upon receipt of satisfactory references before the appointment is confirmed.

Please visit www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk to find out more about who we are!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.06 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Forest School: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Forest School Level 3 Certificate or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person